Lesson Plan
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Elementary Algebra Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers solve problems involving linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, radicals, systems of equations, exponents, and polynomials. Many of the problems encompass a review of Algebra I. This 10-page worksheet...
Lesson Plan
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Inequalities and The Order of Operations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers investigate how to solve inequalities. The lesson has a good guide for taking pupils through a direct instruction of the concept. You can use counting tiles in order to help kinesthetic learners.
Worksheet
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Algebraic Expressions

For Students 7th - 10th
In this linear expressions worksheet, students simplify given expressions using the FOIL method. They square linear expressions. This two-page worksheet contains two types of problems: some with a single variable, and some with two...
Worksheet
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Systems of Equations

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve ten sets of problems by using the substitution method. They first decide which variable they are going to solve for, x or y. Then, students replace that value with the other equation...
Worksheet
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Imaginary Unit

For Students 9th
In this imaginary unit worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving with imaginary units. First, they define an imaginary unit as a number whose square is negative. Then, students solve each expression for x....
Worksheet
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Quick Quiz - Ready for 5.10

For Students 6th
In this math worksheet, 6th graders take a quiz on writing standard forms of numbers. Students answer 2 math problems with multiple choice answers.
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Simplifying Square Roots

For Students 9th
In this square roots instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying with negative numbers. They simplify each given expression in terms of the given variable. Then, students determine the...
Lesson Plan
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Representing Relationships with Equations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore Cuisenaire Rods.  In this pre-algebra lesson, students work with a partner to generate addition problems with the sum of ten using Cuisenaire Rods. Learners construct examples of the Commutative Property using...
Worksheet
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Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this graphing linear inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve 5 different pairs of problems. For each pair of equations, they graph the solution set for each the given inequalities. Then, they determine if any or all of the solution...
Worksheet
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Parabolas

For Students 10th
In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and draw 10 different problems with figures related to various parabolas. First, they determine the vertex, focus, and the directrix in each equation. Then, students draw the parabola on a...
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Models with monomials and polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a instructional activity that focuses on the concepts of combining monomials to make polynomial expressions. They use algebra tiles to complete the exercises in the instructional activity. This is hands-on...
Worksheet
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Two-Variable Function Pump Exploration Questions

For Students 11th - 12th
Guiding students through two variable (complex) functions, this activity helps them perform complex arithmetic on 6 expressions. They iterate several functions with given starting points, determining whether each is a prisoner, escapee,...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Truffles

For Teachers 6th Standards
Knowing how to scale a recipe is an important skill. Young mathematicians determine the amount of ingredients they need to make a certain number of truffles when given a recipe. They determine a relationship between ingredients given a...
Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 4)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This fourth of twelve units in a series continues the investigation of functions through equations and inequalities. However, the modular nature of the lessons in the section make this an excellent resource for any curriculum...
Activity
Education Development Center

Making Sense of Unusual Results

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.
Interactive
Learning Games Lab

The Magic of Reading Graphs

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Making conclusions from graphs doesn't need to seem like magic. Learners explore an interactive lesson on reading graphs to strengthen their skills. The content discusses how to read the axes of a graph and draw conclusions based on the...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Classification of Solutions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Is there one, none, or more? Through discussion or activity, scholars find the properties of an equation that will determine the number of solutions. They then use the properties discovered to figure out the number of solutions...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Radical Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Learners solve complex radical equations. Solutions vary from one, two, and none, allowing pupils to gain experience solving a variety of problems.
Worksheet
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Who Has...?

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders represent verbal expression algebraically and evaluate the expressions for the given replacement values of the variables. The three page worksheet contains the instructions for the card game and...
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Stressed to the Breaking Point

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between the amount of weight that can be supported by a spaghetti bridge, the thickness of the bridge, and the length of the bridge to determine the algebraic equation that best represents that pattern...
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On the Road Again

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work with patterns to develop formulas that will help them determine total cost. For this patterning lesson, students watch a video about an NBA trainer. (not included) They work in groups to access the assigned Internet...
Worksheet
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Powers of Products and Quotients

For Students 8th - 10th
In this powers of products and quotients worksheet, students simplify expressions with exponents.  Expressions contain at least two variables and exponents.  This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems.  Answers are...
Worksheet
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Using the Product Rule With Exponents

For Students 7th - 8th
In this using the product rule with exponents learning exercise, students use the example to rewrite 8 expressions by multiplying variables with exponents.
Workbook
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Chapter 1: The Science of Biology

For Students 9th - 12th
Provide young biologists with everything they need to excel in the study of lymphatics, the nervous system, hormones, cellular division, and more! Pupils utilize the workbook, complete with end-of-chapter assessment worksheets, to...